Memphis rapper FastCash CMoney, real name Cordney Smith, was killed in a reported shootout in Memphis early Sunday morning (Aug. 10), marking another tragic loss in the city’s rap community.
On Sunday, police say they responded to reports of shots fired near Macaulay Drive and Macaulay Cove, where several homes were struck by gunfire.
CMoney was later found dead at the intersection of Maritavia Street and Georgian Drive, about half a mile from the initial scene. Authorities confirm the investigation is active and ongoing.
CMoney, one half of the rap duo FastCash Boyz, was just weeks away from completing his federal probation on Sept. 29.
His legal troubles stemmed from a high-profile federal case in which he and 17 other members of the FastCash crew were convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Conspiracy to Possess and Attempt to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.
Prosecutors said the group defrauded a bank of over $240,000 and conspired to move more than 100 kilos of marijuana. CMoney served an 18-month prison sentence before his release on probation.
The FastCash Boyz gained regional recognition for their energetic street anthems and collaborations with other Memphis artists, but CMoney’s career was marred by the legal fallout from the federal case.
His death comes as Memphis continues to grapple with gun violence that has claimed the lives of several prominent rap figures in recent years, including Young Dolph and Snootie Wild.
VIBE sends our condolences to FastCash CMoney’s family.
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